Swipe Elite Plus Handset unveiled @ Rs 6,999

Swipe has launched its new smartphone, the Swipe Elite Plus. Priced at Rs 6999, the handset will be available exclusively on Flipkart starting June 6.

The Swipe Elite Plus features a 5-inch Full HD IPS display of 1080×1920 pixels resolution. The display is claimed to reproduce 40% more colours as compared to a regular LCD display. Pixel density stands at around 440 ppi.

Under-the-hood, the Elite Plus packs an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor clubbed with 2GB of RAM. It has 16GB of in-built storage which can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. Users will also receive 100GB of cloud storage through SwipeBox.

As for the camera, the Swipe Elite Plus includes a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies. The handset supports 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and Micro USB (with OTG) for connectivity. There’s also a 3050mAh battery rounding up the spec sheet.

One of the key highlights of the Elite Plus is its ergonomic arc design. It’s made with Jaquard Polycarbonate body and has a metal frame. For audiophiles, the smartphone features speakers that are said to offer ‘superior acoustics’. It also comes with a dedicated amplifier.

In April, Swipe launched its Elite Note smartphone. Priced at Rs 7,999, the handset has a 5.5-inch HD display and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MTK6735 processor. There’s also 3GB RAM and a 13MP autofocus rear camera, along with a 5MP front-facing snapper. Inbuilt storage stands at 16GB and can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. The phone has a 3000mAh battery.